Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green Oparté Beads 16" strand of gorgeous

16" strand of gorgeous

The photo is just one of the strands we have in stock

110mm top to bottom (dangles included) x 60mm wide

Venetian-made in the mid to late 1800s and traded in West Africa

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green Oparté Beads 16" strand of gorgeousThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.